Dr Who is most likely looking at a milestone for directions in this clip. Milestones (daubed with British graffiti) were an important plot device in this episode. Chelmsford was a brilliant series, though you need an appreciation of British humour at its most sarcastic and self-deprecating to really enjoy it. It is rumoured that the series ended and disappeared into the oblivion thanks to the professional split between acting and writing partners Rory McGrath and Jimmy Mulville.
have they released it yet on dvd format i have all of episode 2 on vid from 88 the secret cabaret used to follow it or was it before it mmmm anyway they was class the "who dares wins boys" in this let me know someone pls ......
Actually, it's stopped quite a few times over the years ... :p And I'll take back that "below average comment", there is a lot of crappy sci-fi out there and for me dr Wu belongs on that dungheap, doesn't matter if it's on the top or bottom half, it still stinks.
Jesus - who woke you up? I differ - I think they all came from great things - "Who dares wins" - the best of Pope, Mulville, Robinson and McGrath - yes of course in MY opinion. Whose opinion would you like me to give! Now go back to sleep for another year...Ciao!
I just watched Chelmsford 123 for the first time for 2 decades,you were correct it`s mediocre,no,it`s bloody terrible actually,i will wait 2 more decades before watching again i think.
My point was that there may be more than one reason why a show has only two series. The reason for C 123 is that it was crap. A desire to maintain quality (and the fact that Booth and Cleese had already divorced) is the completely opposite reason why FT only made 2 series. Your opinion of C123 doesn't change the fact that McGrath Pope Mulville can't act - should have stayed performing in a sketch format - were cool in 'Who dares Wins"
It only made 2 series because it was crap....not everything that is rare is good quality. Though Chelmsford in AD 123 looked a more fun place to be than Chelmsford in AD 2007.
